Brimming with preserved ancient sites and natural landscapes that leave you in awe, Turkey makes for an unforgettable destination. This premium guided tour takes you from Istanbul’s marvels of architecture to ancient cities of Ephesus and Sirince, from the natural travertine terraces of Pamukkale to the unique rock formations in Cappadocia. Beyond seeing the country’s stunning wonders, the 8-day tour takes you in a waterway excursion along the Bosphorus Strait, fruit-wine making in a vineyard, and the option to take a Tandem Paragliding over Pamukkale or a Hot Air Balloon Tour over Cappadocia.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Blue Mosque
Ephesus
Sirince
Pamukkale (Cotton Castle)
Ozkonak Underground City
Goreme Open Air Museum

Accommodations
7 nights’ accommodations
Day 1, 2 Istanbul
Superior Hotel Category = La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul or similar 4*
Day 3, 4, 5 Kusadasi
Superior Hotel Category = Ramada Hotel & Suite or similar 4*
Day 6, 7 Cappadocia
Superior Hotel Category = El Puente Cave Hotel or similar 4*

Note: Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in Turkey, triple rooms are double rooms with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards.
The maximum capacity of a double room is 2 adults and 1 child. The child discount is only valid when 2 adults are selected in the double room.

Meals
7 Breakfasts
6 Lunches
5 Dinners

Transport
Arrival and departure transfers
Shared transportation in an air-conditioned bus

Note: Many domestic flights have a limitation of 15 to 20 kg of luggage with 8 kg of in-cabin weight depending on the airline.

Professional Guides
English-speaking local guides during the scheduled activities (Day 2-5)
(Optional extra) Spanish, French, German or Italian speaking guide/s (Day 2-5 and 7)

Departs weekly

International flights
Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir (Day 3), from Izmir to Kayseri (Day 6), and from Kayseri to Istanbul (Day 8)
Turkey entry visa
Expenditures of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks and meals, or items not stated explicitly in the program
Any other expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul (free time)
Day 2 – Istanbul: Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (optional dinner druise on Bosphorus Tour)
Day 3 – Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise, Dolmabahce Palace; flight to Izmir Airport
Day 4 – Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince
Day 5 – Kusadasi, Pamukkale (optional Tandem Paragliding in Pamukkale)
Day 6 – Kusadasi; flight from Izmir Airport to Cappadocia (optional Cappadocia Turkish Night Show)
Day 7 – Cappadocia: Ozkonak Underground City, Goreme Open Air Museum, Love Valley (optional Hot Air Balloon Tour)
Day 8 – Cappadocia; depart Istanbul

Note: We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons.